New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3)

NZ3218

This programme is delivered fully online. Watch our video to see what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.

The New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3) is delivered fully online and will teach you sterilisation procedures in an office-based health service organisation, such as beauty therapy clinics, general medical practices, or tattoo parlours.

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    Level
    3
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    Credits
    40
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    Student loan

    Not available.

With this qualification you will gain skills in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices from decontamination through to sterilising and storage.

When you complete this online sterilising qualification, you’ll know about

  • the processes used to control infection
  • diseases, blood born viruses, and infection prevention
  • reprocessing standards to maintain a safe working environment
  • control of risks when reprocessing reusable medical devices

Maximum Programme Completion Time

To be awarded the qualification, the programme must be completed in no more than 2 years of first enrolment, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

  •  
    Level
    3
  •  
    Credits
    40
  •  
    Student loan

    Not available.